S.E.Coast of America 1916-1918

[sylviashearer]

Can anyone tell me anything about the years 1916 to mid 1918. The ship I am interested in is the Amethyst which was off the SE Coast of S. America. Am I right in thinking these ships were keeping the trade routes open and there in case of further trouble in the area?

My father-in-law talked about playing the bagpipes on the Glasgow which he had also done in the Dardanelles. Any information will help fill in all my gaps. Kind regards Sylvia

[Michael Lowrey]

Sylvia,

Generally correct. One of the primary things ships like Amethyst were responsible for was guarding against German surface raiders. Yes, there were some, even in 1916. In fact, Amethyst had a near encounter with the Möwe in January 1917; the German raider sank a collier from which the British cruiser had refueled two days earlier.

Best wishes,

Michael

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Sylvia

See: http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_amethyst.htm

Dave